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Congress returns to Washington this week for its five-week lame-duck session, facing a lengthy list of unfinished legislative business and a dramatically altered political landscape following last Tuesday’s midterm elections. Democrats flipped both the House and Senate in a sweeping electoral victory, setting the stage for a major shift in congressional leadership when the 120th…

With Democrats preparing to take control of both chambers of Congress in January, lawmakers are beginning the process of selecting their leadership teams for the 120th Congress. The internal party elections, scheduled over the next several weeks, will determine who sets the legislative agenda, directs committee priorities, and leads negotiations with the Trump administration. The…

Democrats have secured control of both chambers of Congress in a sweeping midterm election victory, fundamentally reshaping the political landscape in Washington and setting the stage for a divided government as Republicans retain control of the White House. House of Representatives: Democrats have secured control of the House, with the latest Decision Desk HQ tally…

Beyond party leadership, several important committee assignments are beginning to take shape. Of particular significance are the anticipated changes in leadership on the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, which oversee federal discretionary spending and play a critical role in determining agency funding and program priorities.

Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act ASA members: Contact your U.S. Senators and urge them to vote YES on S. 5653, the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act. America’s outdated federal permitting process continues to delay critical energy and infrastructure projects, drive up construction costs, and create uncertainty for businesses and workers. S. 5653 offers…

The November 3 midterm elections will have important implications for construction subcontractors and the businesses that perform the specialized work behind America’s construction industry. Changes in congressional control will influence federal construction spending, small-business contracting, workforce availability, labor regulations, tax policy, infrastructure investment, and the regulatory requirements that affect the cost of doing business. For…

A change in congressional control will significantly alter the federal legislative and oversight environment in 2027. Democrats took control of both chambers, they will have greater influence over federal spending, agency oversight, and the legislative agenda. However, a Democratic Congress will not necessarily translate into a Democratic policy agenda. President Trump retains his veto authority,…

A coalition of organizations representing small businesses and entrepreneurs is urging congressional leadership to move quickly on the Taxpayer Assistance and Service (TAS) Act (H.R. 5349), bipartisan legislation intended to modernize the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), improve taxpayer services, strengthen protections against filing fraud, and reduce the administrative burdens facing businesses. In a draft letter…

Ranking Member Velazquez (D-NY) of the House Small Business Committee is raising concerns about the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) decision to eliminate longstanding procedures that provided small businesses with an opportunity to comment on federal policies and regulations affecting their operations. In a letter to SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler, the Ranking Member criticized the agency’s…

A bipartisan effort to address the construction industry’s workforce challenges may be gaining a new path forward through a proposal that would connect workforce training with a construction-sector-specific immigration program. Supporters are exploring whether the CONSTRUCTS Act, currently pending in both the House and Senate, could be paired with a new visa framework that addresses…